SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial f(x)=x^3+3x^2-2x-6 into linear factors using two methods: Grouping method and rational zeros'

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Question 1130201: Factor the polynomial f(x)=x^3+3x^2-2x-6 into linear factors using two methods: Grouping method and rational zeros'
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Grouping method and rational zeros'
Grouping method:







rational zeros' method: square both sides



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